Big Changes

Chapter 1

A/N: It'll switch between Shaya's POV and Wakko's POV alot, sometimes normal or Ryku's.

Normal POV-

Shaya stood silently, watching her friends filming their new short, she quietly giggled to herself at certain parts. They were about to come over to her but the director said he wanted to film a song now instead of next filming, the warners groaned but got in costume to perform. She knew the song too, she found the script on the table one morning, but she never heard it sung. The lights dimmed as a single spot light came on, all you could see was three hands snapping, then a faster beat came on and revealed the three dancing around in their red costumes, Wakko and Dot pulled a cord and a chart fell down. Then Yakko started singing, alot was about numbers of stuff, but she new what it was about, mainly about how there's lots of things in the world, but only one unique you. Shaya thought it was really good, and smiled wide when Yakko and Wakko sung together, giggling when they made a joke around the end. Without thinking, she clapped when the song ended, the three turned towards her and she smiled sheepishly. "Sorry..." She said quietly, they smiled at her and turned to the director as he ranted on and on.

Shaya's POV-

I smiled as i watched them joke quietly together as the director talked, though childish, it was funny. That's when i felt a tap on my shoulder, i turned to find a tall man infront of me. "Excuse me, but would you happen to be Shaya Hyton?" He asked, i heisitantly nodded. "Y-yes...But what do you want?" I asked nervously, he simply put a hand on my arm. "You're going to have to come with me then." He said, starting to pull me towards the door. "W-wait! I didn't do anything wrong! Wh-what would i need to go with you for?" I yelped, trying to pull my arm free, he stopped and looked down at me. "Do you have a siblings or family members in the area?" He asked, i glanced at him. "W-well...I guess you could say no and yes...Why?" I asked, looking out of the corner of my eye and spotted the warners looking at me, i tried to smile at them, but couldn't muster it. "Because we've been contacted by someone with the last name Hyton, who is looking for a missing family member, he said he couldn't go searching since he was in the hospital for about half a year thanks to an attempted murder." He explained, my eyes widened. "A-attemped...m-murder?...Wh-who is it?" I asked, he shook his head. "He just said his last name was Hyton, though he did give us an exact description of who he was looking for. A little girl with long silvery-blue hair and black fur, goes by the name Shaya Hyton." He said, starting to move me towards the door again, and i didn't fight it. My head was so fogged up i didn't even realize he started moving again.

By the time we got to the police station, i was sitting silently, not being able to get one word out. "Shaya, we're here. If you don't mind, just wait here for me to come get you." The man said as he sat me down on a cold metal bench, i just nodded and stared at my lap. It was about 15 minutes later when he came back in. "I've called the person who was looking for you, he said he was already on his way. " I nodded again, he walked out of the room again. I just sat thinking, waiting for whoever was coming, i had a good idea, but it was impossible...Right? I saw him get stabbed myself, he couldn't still be alive, could he? Though, looking back on it, i never had time to make sure he was gone, i ran as soon as i saw the man stab him, and i never had the courage to go back there. So, maybe it is true...the man said he was in the hospital for awhile.

I kept thinking and questioning myself as i heard the doors being slammed open, i didn't look up though for some reason, i kept my head down with my long bangs hiding my eyes. But my thoughts paused when i heard rapid footsteps rush near me, and i froze when i felt large hands clasp around my arms. "Shaya? Shaya, it's me, Ryku." I felt my heart miss a beat when i heard that voice, i didn't move, my mind was stuck and i couldn't respond. "Shaya, please look at me." He pleaded, when i didn't move i felt a hand relase my arm and go to my forehead, pushing my bangs to the side so he could see my face. "What's wrong? Answer me please Shaya." He basically begged, and i finally managed to move my eyes slightly, i glanced up at the person in front of me, he was all there. Silvery streaks through jet black hair, soft eyes and kind smile, everything i thought i'd never see again. "Shaya...Please talk to me, say something, Anything." He pushed me, softly stroking my hair. Then my whole system booted up again, i felt myself leap forward at him, tears brimming my eyes as i clung to his jacket. Though a small smile grazed my lips as i spoke. "Something...Anything..." I spoke the exact words he said, infact, it was a classic joke that my friends used. He chuckled softly, hugging me back. "I missed you...so much..." I finally said what i've been dieing to say, i felt him nodded and his grip got slightly tighter. "I know...I thought that horrible guy caught up to you, so i called the police when he left, hoping they'd go after him and find him before he found you." He told me quietly, I squeezed my eyes shut.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" I asked, pulling slightly back, gazing at him. "I know you were in the hospital, but when you got out, you could've gone looking." A slight pout was present on my face, something that rubbed off on me from Dot. "I did try to find you Shaya, but i never thought you be here! And what in the world were you doing at a film studio?" He asked, i tried to think of a way to put it, but someone cut in.

"That would be because she was watching her friends shooting an episode for their show." A slightly high but male voice said, i turned and saw Yakko, Wakko and Dot grinning at us. Ryku turned as well, but gapped in surprise. "You're friends...with the Warner brothers!" He was in shock. "And the Warner sister!" Dot put in, grinning wide before running over. "But you can call me Dot! You're almost as cute as i am!" She giggled, but i playfully pushed her away. "Hey! He's my big brother, i don't flirt with yours so don't flirt with mine!" I grinned, but she smirked back. "You sure? Cuz you may not flirt with Yakko but i do have another older brother, one that you DO occasionally flirt with!" She smirked wider, i blushed and went to tackle Dot, i started chasing her around while shouting for her to take it back.

Ryku's POV-

I grinned as she chased the other little girl around, looking over to the other boys, they were laughing and trying to offer advice for the fight, glancing down at Wakko, my grin faltered. Apparently Shaya took a liking to him, not that i minded, it's just...He's a bit..well wakko. I didn't want her accidently getting hurt in one of their games, though i knew i couldn't take her away from here, not only would i have trouble taking care of her, i couldn't take her from her friends, people who are actually bring the fun out of her. Sure she joked around when she was little, but not this much, she never chase around others, or flirt with boys. It was always practice for her plays and competitions till she was perfect, then came play, and even then, she always played by herself, with me, or with our mom. Watching her, i smiled when she laughed and caught Dot, she tickled her till the smaller called for back up. Wakko and Yakko raced over and tickled Shaya as Dot stood. Then Wakko turned and started tickling Dot while Yakko still had Shaya. Though i was interupted by the police officer walking over. "I'm gonna have to get you all to leave now, we're really busy." He said, i nodded and walked over.

Tapping both boys on the head, while they were distracted, i scooped both girls up off the floor. "Two pretty little girls like you shouldn't be stuck on the ground, now should you?" I grinned, both girls smiled then turned behind me to the boys. "C'mon you slow pokes! We're gonna leave you behind!" I heard them call out, then i chuckled as they both blew razzs at them. "Hey wait up!" Yakko called, they rushed up and walked beside me, i had already set Dot down, thinking she'd want to walk. What surprised me is when she jumped up onto Yakko's back, he laughed and held her up as he walked. "No fair! How come they get to be carried and not me! I'm little too." Wakko complained, i shared a smirk with Yakko and kept walking.

Shaya's POV-

I giggled when Ryku scooped us up, and even more when Wakko started complaining. "Think about it Wakko, would you rather walk, or have people laugh that you're being carried by your big brother? Cuz they will, atleast, with brothers they do, when it's the little sister then it's adorable." I said, Wakko made a face then agreed. Me and Dot giggled and talked all the way back to the tower.

When we got to the bottom of the tower, Ryku and Yakko set us down, i grinned up at my brother and went over to the ladder. Me and Dot started climbing first, followed by the boys. Ryku was the last to get up, i grinned and pulled him toward the tower. "Hope you didn't develope a fear of heights." I joked, he just patted my head and smiled.

"So this is where you've been staying since you got away?" Ryku asked, my grin faltered and i turned to the others, they had the same look. "Uhhhh Not exactly...I've been staying here since i became friends with the Warners, which was only about a month ago...Before that i...um...was..."I stuttered and paused, not being able to find a way to explain it without making him feel bad. Ryku turned towards me, expecting an anwser. There was no way i could tell him the truth like this...I hadn't even told Yakko, Wakko or Dot very much about me being on the street. "Can you guys give us a minute?" I asked, turning to the trio, they glanced at eachother before nodding and going inside. "Shaya?..." He questioned, i lead him over to the rail and a bit away from the door, not wanting eavsdroppers to hear.

Ryku's POV-

I frowned as i watched her lean against the rail and sigh softly, she was staring down at the lot, but i could tell she was thinking. With another sigh, she started speaking. "...You want the truth?" She asked me, glancing at me, i nodded. "Of course Shaya, why would you ever feel like you needed to lie?" I asked, she sighed again. "...When i ran away that night...I didn't make friends or stay at anyone's place for a long while..." She stopped, obviously waiting. "What'd you mean?" Turning her head to the sky, she contined. " I mean...I didn't havea home till i met the Warners..." Looking at my still confused look, she frowned. " You still don't get it? Ugh...I was HOMELESS! On the streets! By myself! No family or friends! Looking after me and only me!" Shaya snapped, something i've never heard her do, but she ran a hand through her hair and sighed, looking down at the lot again. "Shaya...Why didn't you go to someone like i told you? You promised me you'd go to the police and have them help you! That you wouldn't just give up!" I said, but it sounded more like a snap.

"You wanna know why i didn't go to the police? Cuz i was scared Ryku! That murderer chased me for hours until i finally slipped past some street gang who stopped him and beat him up!" She shouted at me. "Then i didn't go because i was in shock, i just lost my family and i didn't know what to do, i couldn't think, sleep, or even eat for days! The ONLY time i fully broke your promise was about a month ago when i found this tower, thinking it was the perfect thing to help me. I climbed to the top and planned on JUMPING! Lucky for me Wakko saw me and saved me before i made the biggest mistake in my life, or else you'd be visiting 3 graves instead of 2!" She kept screaming, almost not stopping for a breath. "You think i was HAPPY? Huh! Cuz i wasn't! I couldn't stand the thought that i was alone! Utterly ALONE! And then when i was saved, i remember that promise, i felt horrible about it! I layed in bed for i don't know HOW long, praying to the heavens! Begging you to forgive me! And you're upset that i broke a PROMISE! Even though you were in the hospital, i was struggling to survive on the streets, for a whole year! Through spring, summer, fall and winter, i was alone on the streets! I had no brithday party, no christmas, no FAMILY! You know what that's LIKE?" She yelled and screamed at the top of her lungs before stopping, glaring at me as she gasped for breath, then ran past me and slid down the ladder, running out of sight, but she stayed on the lot atleast.

I turned when i heard the door to the water tower open, the three stood there staring at me, before looking around to find Shaya. "Where is she?" I was startled when Yakko spoke, but i sighed. "She left, i don't know where she went, but she's still on the lot." I answered. Then i remembered something she said...

"I climbed to the top and planned on JUMPING! Lucky for me Wakko saw me and saved me before i made the biggest mistake in my life, or else you'd be visiting 3 graves instead of 2!"

Looking down to the middle warner sibling, i saw that he went to the rail, looking around with concern written all over his face. He was about as worried about her as i was, atleast i think. "You...You saved her...didn't you?" I stuttered, Wakko looked up at me with surprise. Before he slowly looked back and nodded, desperation glinting in his eyes. "Thank you...If not for you finding her...I would never found my sister..." I said quietly, he turned to me again, nodding silently. Then he got a look on his face before leaping to the ladder and sliding down, running off in some direction. "Where's he going?" I questioned. "Oh Wakko probably just remembered the places she started going when she was upset and needed cheering up. They're all on the lot though." Yakko said, shrugging and walking back inside with Dot. "You coming?" He asked, i nodded and went in too.

Wakko's POV-

Running through the lot, i spotted a place on the mental list of places she might be, stopping at the double doors, i knocked. Listening very hard, i could hear someone yelling at another someone to go see who was at the door, then i heard a loud NARF! Yes i was at Acme Labs, home to Pinky and the Brain. Shaya often liked to come here when she couldn't sleep or she wanted to be cheered up, since the 'workers' hardly ever go to work anymore, she could go in anytime to visit her mice friends. Brain was pleased with her since she kept Pinky busy, and Pinky always loved to talk with her, he was usually the one to cheer her up. Whether it be his funny sayings, or him singing a little song, or even just watching as they planned to take over the world. Even though it wasn't night yet, I knew she might've come here, since no one was here except Pinky and Brain.

"Yeeeees? Oh! Haha! Wakko, What're you doing here? Poit!" I looked down to find Pinky giggling and looking up at me, I bent down with a slight smile. "I was wondering if Shaya stopped by, she's kinda upset right now and i'm trying to find her." I explained. "Gasp! Shaya's sad? Oh how terrible! She isn't here, but we'll keep a look out for her, won't we Brain? Zort!" Pinky said, looking back to the big headed mouse who just waved hs hand to them while writing. "Yes, Of course. Now Pinky you must get back over here and test my latest plan to conquer the world!" He exclaimed, Pinky laughed. "Righto Brain! Narf! Well bye Wakko! hahahaha!" Pinky laughed and went back over to his friend. "Yeah..Bye" I mumbled, walking away from the lab.

Sighing, i thought of other places she might be. Oh that's right! She sometimes likes to hang with some of the cast from Tiny Toons! I remembered, racing over to the set where they were still filming.

Peeking around the set, i couldn't spot her, so i went over to the toons that weren't filming yet to ask. "Wakko? What're YOU doing here? Shouldn't you be hanging around that girlfriend of yours?" Plucky joked, i glared at him. "One, she is NOT my girlfriend! Two, i'm here because i'm looking for her! She got upset and ran somewhere around the lot." I snapped, Plucky's smirk dropped. "Well she ain't here, she's been staying away from our set ever since Elmyra finally found her." He shudder, i winced, not even being able to stand the THOUGHT of that girl. "Well any ideas? Cuz i'm running dry." I asked, he shrugged. "I dunno, why don't you just go looking around the lot instead of specific places?" Plucky suggested, i grinned. "Plucky! for once, you got a genious idea! Thanks buddy!" I said, racing off the set, not even bothering to wait for his gloating. And i did just what he said, just looked around. Asking anyone i could if they'd seen her, after i while, i saw Ralph's guard shack, shrugging i walked over. "Hey Ralph, you seen Shaya? I'm looking for her." I asked, he looked down at me. "Daaa Little silver hair girl? yaa! I saw her run by while ago, she went near da alleys." Ralph said, i thanked him and ran towards there, hoping to finally find her.

Shaya's POV-

After i ran, i had no idea where to go, so i let my feet lead me. When i stopped running, i was in an alley way, i must've still had a bit of street survival instincts left. Sitting down and leaning against a wall, i buried my face in my knees, i wasn't crying, just really really upset. It was a few minutes later when i heard a trash can fall down and someone shouting. "Stop making so much noise! You want anyone to hear us?" A angry yet female voice shouted. "Gee sorry Rita yea definately sorry." A male voice said, though i'd heard them before. Standing up a bit, i went over to the cans and peeked behind them, and saw two of the Animanics co stars, Rita and Runt. I was about to leave when i slipped and fell past the cans, right into plain view.

"See! I told you to be quiet didn't i- Oh, it's you. That girl that hangs with the Warners." Rita said, walking over as i started getting up, though i stayed sitting. "Yeah...Sorry about this, i was about to leave." I apologized, Rita smirked. "Well why were you here in the first place then?" She asked, i looked at my lap. "Uhh...I kinda left the tower cuz i was upset about a fight i had with someone." I admitted, she raised a brow. "Then why'd you come here? You got other friends around the lot." Rita said, i sighed. "I guess i just wanted to be away from my usual friends for awhile." I said, leaning against the wall again. "Well, if you don't mind, me and my friend here are gonna continue to look for food." Rita said, walking back over to Runt. Glancing at what they were considering to eat, i reached into my backpack, i had it with me for some reason, and pulled something out. "You two want some of these?" I asked, holding out two sandwichs, they looked at me. "I'm sure it's better then gross garbage scraps, seeing as i made them." I smiled slightly, Runt grinned and came over, with Rita following. "What's the catch?" She asked, i was confused. "There's no catch, i was going to have them for lunch but i don't feel very hungry anymore." I anwsered, holding the sandwichs out for them, Rita smirked and grabbed one, followed by Runt who hungrily munched away. "It must really suck being strays..." I commented, Rita just sat beside me. "Yeah i guess when it comes to shelter and food, but it's great not having to follow anyone's rules and stuff like that." Rita said, taking another bite out of the sandwich, i nodded.

After they were done, Runt came and layed down on the other side of me, while Rita stayed to my right. I smiled lightly and pet his head, not knowing whether or not i was allowed to pet Rita, i just settled to smile and if she looked upset about it i would pet her alittle too. She seemed fine though, Runt loved it, nuzzling against my side and grinning happily. I was surprised though when Rita leaned against me a bit, trying to be subtle but nudging my arm slightly. Giggling lightly, i scratched the top of her head gently, smiling even more when she purred quietly. When a thought raised in my head, i pushed it away, enjoying this moment much more then any talking.

Wakko's POV-

As i approached the alley, i heard some quiet noises, silently peering past a few fallen garbage cans, i saw a adorable sight. Shaya sat leaning against a wall, Runt laying beside her, and Rita curled up on her lap. Not wanting to disturb them, i looked to see if i missed anything that could possibly mean she was hurt, i didn't see anything besides i bit of dirt on her pants and crumbles laying around near our dog and cat co stars.

After a little bit, i noticed Shaya starting to nod off. Being as quiet as i could, i crept past the garbage cans and over to the three, crouching down, i lightly tapped Rita. "Huh? Oh, you. Come to find her i'm guessing?" Rita said, nodding back to Shaya. I nodded, she smiled and got off of her, along the way nudging Runt and telling him to move so i could reach her. "Just one thing, were you the one she got in a fight with?" Rita asked, i shook my head. "No, someone else." I put it simple, then i gently picked her up, smiling lightly when she unconciously gripped my shirt. "I better be going, everyone's real worried about her." I said, walking out of the alley with a last nod from the two strays.

On the way back, i felt her stir lightly. I slowed down but she stayed asleep, just curling closer to me, probably because she was getting cold or something. Though i didn't want to, i had to wake her up when we got to the tower, seeing as i couldn't carry her up the ladder. "Shaya, wake up." I shook her shoulder a little, she finally opened her eyes and looked at me. "Huh? Oh. Dang...I fell asleep didn't I?" I nodded, she yawned a little and stood, though i didn't blame her since i didn't find her till it was around sunset, and now it was already dark. "C'mon, I bet the others are really worried." I said, she nodded and started climbing, me following behind incase she slipped since she's so tired.

When we got to the top, i couldn't take a single step before the door was thrown open and they all ran out. Ryku grabbed Shaya up and hugged her, though she still upset, i could tell by the fake smile she had on her face. Yakko and Dot didn't seem to panicked, but they did look slightly relieved when they came out, most likely cuz they thought i'd find her sooner. "You two ok?" Yakko asked, walking over to me, he didn't try to be obvious, but i saw him give me a small check to make sure i wasn't hurt. "Yeah, found her napping in an alley, though she was with Rita and Runt." I explained, Shaya just yawned, heading towards the tower. Ryku must've wanted to protest, but Shaya just gave him a look, it was really late anyway. "Fine, you can stay here one more night. Though you are coming with me tomorrow to the appartment i got." Shaya sharply turned her head towards him. "Don't worry, it's near the studio. You can even walk here if you want." He added with a smile, she looked down for a moment, but went and hugged him.

Shaya's POV-

"Thanks" I quietly said to Ryku, he just patted my back lightly. "Alright, so make sure you got anything ready tomorrow. I'm sure since you've been staying here for awhile, that you must've gotten a few things." He smirked, i looked down, thinking of the times me and Dot went shopping. Right when i opened my mouth to say something to him though, i big yawn escaped. "Well, you should get some rest. Night sis." Ryku said, hugging me and kissing my forehead. "Ahh! Ryku! Not infront of them!" I whined, I heard giggling behind me. "Don't worry, Yakko does it to us too, though mainly Dot." Wakko chuckled, i just pouted playfully. Ryku smiled at me again before climbing down the ladder, i waved to him for a moment, then went inside with the others.

I didn't say very much as we went in, though i wasn't upset, just thinking. What would it be like? Will i get use to Ryku's apartment? How will it be when i'm not living with the Warners? These were just some of my thoughts, i looked over to Wakko, who was teasing Dot. I was a bit startled when Yakko tapped my shoulder, he grinned at me lightly. "You still upset about that fight?" He asked, i shrugged. "Not really...Just thinking is all." I said, looking down at my feet. "Yeah, and that's like Wakko saying he's not hungry. Now try again, and this time, you might wanna say what's really on your mind." Yakko smirked, sighing i looked away. "Fine, yes i'm still upset. Mainly because he doesn't know what i went through all that time. It was really scary, and it was hard to do it by myself, but i did, and look at me now. Friends with TV stars, happy and full of life. I just don't ever want that to happen again." I looked back at Wakko and Dot. "It'd kill me to have anything happen to you guys, any of the people i know actually. It's terrifying." Running as hand through my slivery hair, i sighed, "I know what that's like. If you think it's hard being you with a older brother. Try being the eldest looking after two monkeys basically." He laughed, making me smile. "Yeah, i guess. It's also kinda weird thinking that i won't be staying here after tonight. Sure i'll get to see you guys, but it'll be different." Yakko smiled at my comment. "Well, just think of it this way, atleast you get to be with your brother. You'll see us, and don't worry, you won't miss out on any of the fun." He chuckled, patting my shoulder and walking over to his siblings, Dot seemed to get sick of the teasing and tackled Wakko.

Yakko easily reached down and seperated them. "Easy, Easy sibs. Let's just get some shut eye alright?" He set them down and pushed them towards the beds, i smiled and walked over with them. Me and Dot quickly changed, climbing up on to her bunk after. As usual, Wakko gave us both a hug as he climbed up, and we all settled down to sleep.

As i slept though, i heard a noise that woke me up, sitting up slightly, i looked to around to see if one of the others was up, but all were still asleep. So i tried to get back to sleep, but all i could hear was that sound, it almost sounded like...whimpering?

I sat up again, this time listening carefully, and i found that it was coming from above me. Getting up, i peeked up at Wakko's bed, and saw him squirming a bit in his sleep, which was very unusual for him. Crawling up on his bed, i took another look at him, to make sure. Then i thought, thinking back to the time he comforted me when i had a nightmare, so maybe now, i can make him feel better.

Gently shaking him, i tried to wake him. "Wakko...Wake up." He woke with a start, sitting up fast, he was breathing heavy and clutching his chest. "Wakko? You ok?" I asked, he looked at me, then all of a sudden, he grabbed me. Holding me, he mumbled something under his breath. "Did you have a nightmare?" I asked, rubbing his arm lightly, he nodded slightly. "It's alright, i bet it wasn't that bad." He shook his head. "I-it was really bad. But it was just a dream...I guess..." He said quietly, i tried to calm him down, but it only worked a little. "I'm guessing it had something to do with me, seeing as you grabbed me when you woke up." I smiled lightly when he blushed. "Well...It was...uh...He took you, and he wouldn't give you back, took you far away. And kept you away from me mainly." He tried to explain. "Who did?" He sighed lightly. "Ryku." I was surprised by his anwser, but it seemed realistic, seeing as Ryku was so protective of me. "Well, he wouldn't do that. I wouldn't let him." Smiling softly at him, i leaned in and pecked him on the forehead. "Feel a little better?" He nodded. "Good, though i'm pretty sure your not as big a fraidy cat as i am that you want me to stay here with you." He looked up at me. "Well...I think i'll be alright, it was just a dream after all." He grinned, i smiled when he grabbed my hand lightly. "Yeah, well, i think i'm gonna go back to bed." I said, starting to go down, but he pulled me back. Hugging me, he squeezed my shoulder lightly.

When he let me go, he leaned in and kissed my cheek, i smiled shyly. "Good night..." I said quietly. "...G'night." He grinned, i climbed back down with butterflies in my stomach. Laying down again, i heard nothing but soft breathing, lulling me back to sleep. I might as well enjoy my last night sleeping here. Is what i thought to myself as i drifted off.

~The Next Morning~

Wakko's POV-

When i woke up, i heard noises around, most likely cuz i always wake up last. Sitting up, i saw Yakko and Dot getting ready for breakfast, though it was strange that Shaya wasn't around. Then something flashed in my head for a second, Ryku, pulling Shaya away. I shot off the bed and looked around, relieved though to find Shaya laying on Dot's bunk, still asleep. "Hey Wak, you hungry?" Yakko greeted me, i nodded a little, slowly walking over to the table. "Wow Wakko, you look awful! Did you sleep ok?" Dot asked, i glared at the comment but nodded my head, not wanting to tell them about my nightmare. "If you're sure...Hey Dot, could ya go wake up Shaya? She can't sleep all day y'know." Yakko said, i knew the look he was giving me though, he never believes us when we say we're fine after a rough night. Dot nodded and left the table, Yakko sat down beside me. He wouldn't push it, he never does, though he always gives us an oppertunity to tell him. If we don't after a while, then that's when he'll drag it out of us. "I'm fine alright? I just had trouble getting to sleep." I said, avoiding saying anymore by takeing a few bites. "Yeah, just thought you might wanna talk about it." He shrugged, i rolled my eyes. "Well, you should know, you're such a light sleeper that you always hear when me or Dot have trouble sleeping." I scoffed, looking away. "Well then, i'll just leave you alone about it." He said, moving back to his original seat. I could see a slightly upset look on his face, but it was only for a second, since that's when Shaya and Dot came back.

Shaya didn't look her usual self, she was alright, but she seemed upset. Probably since she'd be getting picked up by Ryku soon...

As we ate, it was uncomfortably silent, no plans to drive people crazy, no jokes being thrown around, just silence. It was a few minutes later when i decided to try and break the silence, right before i did though, someone did it for me.

"...I guess i better go get my stuff ready...no telling when he'll get here..." Shaya said quietly, slipping off her chair and walking to the dressers.

Watching her as she walked, i felt the frown on my face pull even lower, she didn't have that bounce in her step, and her tail and ears drooped as she pulled stuff out of the drawers. She looked so sad, though as she went through her stuff, i saw her smile once or twice, it fell as she put it in her pile with the rest of her stuff though. Most of the things she was grabbing were clothes, a few other things here and there. My eyes widened a bit when she reached to grab something else, looking back aat us quickly, before slipping something into the bottom of her pile, i smiled a bit when i saw the flash of blue. I'd let her keep it though, she's kept it since the day i found her, i never minded, it was just one shirt. It was a minute later when i saw her holding something, she leaned against Yakko's bed as she looked at it, she was smiling. Curiousity took over me, i jumped off my chair and walked over to her, though she didn't notice me till i was right beside her.

Shaya's POV-

"What's that?" Wakko asked me, i looked back down at the thing in my hands, a faded pale blue ribbon. "Just something i've had for a long time..." I said, rubbing the old ribbon lightly. "Okay, how about some more details." He joked, i smiled at him. "I've had this since i was a baby, well...Since my hair got long enough to put something in it." I paused, gently running a hand through my long hair. "My mom got it for me, she put it in my hair all the time, even during the night..." Trailing off, the memories flashed quickly through my head, but i pushed them aside for now. "So...You had it in your hair that night?" Wakko asked, putting his hand on my shoulder. "Yes...She had it in a braid that night, i wanted to make my hair wavey but she wouldn't let me style it with a hot crimpling iron. So she started putting my hair in a braid every night, to let the waves come in naturally." I explained. "Well...I think you look best with straight hair, it compliments the color." He said, fingering the ends of my hair, making me blush alot. "Really? Heh...I always wanted to style it or do something with it. It looked too plain to me back then." I smiled, he smiled too, though right when he was about to say something, there was a knock on the door. My smile fell, a look or sadness replacing it, but Wakko just smiled and touched my hair again, making me blush again, i always loved it when people touched my hair, atleast i loved it when it was a soft soothing touch.

Yakko was the one to go get the door, he was talking quietly with whoever was there, but opened the door more to let them in. It was him, Ryku was already here to pick me up, i had my stuff ready, but it still felt too soon. I sighed sadly and stepped away from Wakko, slinging the bag with my clothes over my shoulder, while struggling to lift the box with the remaining things in it, i felt someone else lift it from my grasp though. Wakko smiled at me a little as he held the box, it wasn't really heavy, just awkward to carry along with the bag.

Walking with Wakko over to Ryku, I had to bite my lip to make sure i didn't run and hide so i wouldn't have to leave. Ryku grabbed the small box from Wakko and smiled at me, though mine was fake as i smiled back. "Well, i guess we should be going, i still need to grab a few other things and i need your help sis." He said to me, i looked back at my friends, Yakko smiled sadly and patted my shoulder. Dot came up and gave me a quick hug. Wakko though, he was looking down, a frown clear on his face. "Wakko?" He reacted real quick when i called to him. Running up, he hugged me tightly, as if i'd be gone forever, then, though trying to keep it hidden, he gave me a quick peck on the cheek before running back into the tower. So i stood there, wide eyed and red faced, watching him run off. "Shaya, we gotta go now." Ryku said, nudging my shoulder, which snapped me out of my stun. "Uh..Yeah...Okay." I turned to Yakko and Dot. "See ya later..." I smiled weakly at them, they grinned back. Starting to turn, i looked once more for any sign of Wakko, but he was hidden well. Following Ryku out, i sighed a little, climbing down with my bag. "C'mon." Ryku said, i was surprised when he lead me to a navy blue car, then i remembered. It's been a year or so since i saw Ryku, he's 17 now, and he must've gotten his license. "Wow..." He grinned and put my stuff in the back seat of the cavalier, atleast that's what i thought it was. "Well? Hop in." Smirking, he opened the driver's door, sat in and unlocked the passenger door, which i slipped in a minute later.

While we were driving, i started getting curious as to what we needed to get, since Ryku had a few boxes in the back. "Ryku...You said that we needed to grab some stuff, where are we going?" I asked, thinking we just needed to go shopping or something. Ryku's face fell a bit. "Home...Our real home." He answered, i was stunned. "W-Why?" I stuttered, he sighed lightly and stopped the car at a red light. "We still have things there Shaya, and there's mom's will. It'll say what things she left for us." Ryku explained, i weakly nodded. "It's okay sis, we'll work things out, and after we won't ever have to go back there again." He tried to reasurre me, but it just made me more upset.

Wakko's POV-

A chicken, that's what i was. I couldn't even manage to stay around when she had to go, though it's not forever, it's still not fair. He just shows up, and take her away from us! Even if he IS her brother it's not fair, she'd lived with us for awhile, and who says she WANTED to go? Grrr it's infuriating! Atleast that's what i thought while i hid under the bed, it's the only place that i can go to be almost completely alone, seeing as Yakko's too big to fit under there and Dot's too worried about getting dirty to crawl in. Sighing to myself, i watched as Yakko and Dot looked for me, i always switched places before they found my true hideout. "Wakko! You gotta come out sometime, it's gonna be lunch soon!" Dot yelled, i could tell that she was only helping cuz Yakko got her to, and if i really wanted, i could sneak some food back into my hiding spot without being spotted.

After a bit, she gave up, only leaving my other sibling who wouldn't give up that easily. "Wak! C'mon sib you need to come out!" Yakko called, with him though i could hear the concern in his voice. And without thinking, i did the stupidest thing ever when hiding.

"NO! I'm staying here! You can't make me come out!" I yelled, then covered my mouth quickly, hoping he didn't figure out where the yell came from.

My hopes were crushed when i saw a pair of white feet walk over and stop in front of the bed, i could almost feel his smirk without even looking. "...You gonna come out or do i have to pull you out?" He asked, i just stayed put, not making a peep. "Alright then, just remember that i asked you when you complain about being picked up." Yakko said, before bending down and grabbing my shirt, i didn't have enough time to grab anything before he yanked me out. So i sat on the floor and pouted, Yakko sitting on his bed beside me.

"Well...You wanna talk? Dot's gone out to have lunch with some of her friends, so no one here to make you feel embarrassed." I scoffed. "Yeah, no one but you, you're always joking about me and Shaya." He grinned. "So that's what this is about. You're upset that Shaya couldn't stay with us." I blushed, mainly since it was true, and then cuz Yakko would some how get me to talk about it. "Well sib, it's time you and i have one of those brother to brother talks." Yakko said, i backed off with a horried look. "Hey! I'm not talking about THAT! That's not coming till atleast a few more years sib." He chuckled "I mean, i'm gonna share with you some of my perfect advice and tips about women." He smirked, i rolled my eyes, perfect advice, yeah right! "Lay it on me then bro, we got all day." I leaned back against the bed, preparing myself for the long list of things to spill from Yakko's mouth.

Shaya's POV-

It took about 20 minutes for us to get there, when we stopped in front of the house, i was surprised that it wasn't in worse shape. "So...remind me once more why we're here?" I asked, Ryku sighed. "Because we only have a certain amount of time to get our stuff from the house before they tear it down, it's too old to be fixed and i doubt anyone wants to live there." He said, i nodded, slowly following him to the door, he must've seen my freaked out look though. "Don't worry Shaya...There's nothing left inside to remind us of the incident except our memory, they even cleaned out the blood." He reminded me, i must've looked better since he smiled and opened the door.

Walking in, i looked at each and every photo and decoration. Ryku already started taking the photos off the wall as i passed him, but it'd probably only take up one or two of the many boxes that he brought, so i went down the hallway and found my old room.

To say it brung back memories was an exagerration, everything was left in it's place, nothing touched except the body of our mother which no longer sat in the middle of the floor. The sign still hanging on my door and everything, i smiled and grabbed the sign, it wasn't just a sheet of paper, my dad hand carved it for me out of a peice of soild oak, it was small though, just big enough to be noticed. So i went and put it in the box that i had with me, it was fair sized though. I sat the box down by the door and walked over to my dresser, looking over my stuff, i knew i'd never be able to part with most of my things, maybe my clothes that didn't fit, but that was it. Gathering up the framed pictures i had around the room, i set them down in the box with my door sign, then going back to my dresser and grabbing the silver jewlery box my mom gave me when i told her i wanted to wear jewlery like her. I packed up all my things, stuff like my art kit that i used for painting, my ribbons and trophies that i won, my glass figurine collection, a stack of my favorite books, and more. By the time i was almost done, i had 2 boxes filled, the second was smaller though, holding my breakable things.

I was about to leave the room when i heard something fall on my bed, a soft tune was traveling around the room. Turning, i found my old music box laying open on my bed, walking over, i picked it up and looked at it. It was small, but had a picture of all us in it, and played three different songs, one being the lullaby my mom use to sing to me when i couldn't sleep. Smiling, i closed it and gently set it down in the second box, then walked out of the room to Ryku.

Going down the hall a bit, i saw Ryku's door open and heard noise inside. Ryku was just finishing packing his stuff too it seemed, he just finished taping up the last of his 3 big boxes, most likely since he had more big items then i did, the biggest i had was my painting easel. He looked up and smiled slightly at me, i'm guessing he got a bit of the flash backs too when he came in here.

"Well...We should find mom's will, she told me that she kept it in her room..." Ryku trailed off, i just nodded and walked out of his room and to the end of the hall where her room was. "Shaya wait!" Ryku tried to slow me down, but i didn't need to keep my emotions in check, i already cried enough about her. Slowing once i got to the door, i saw that they missed a stain, a few blood trails were on her door, most likely she got hurt before she came and got me and Ryku. Just before i opened the door, Ryku caught up, i glanced at him before opening the door. It hurt to see her room again, but it didn't nearly hurt as much as it did back then, so i walked in with my head held high. "Where did she keep it?" I asked, though i looked confidant, my voice kept cracking. "...In her locked desk, the key is always sitting on her vanity." He explained, i nodded a little before walking over to the vanity and found the key hanging from a little hook installed on it. After that i calmy walked over to the desk, fitting the key into the bottom drawer, and found the amazingly still crisp white paper sitting at the bottom of it. Pulling it out, i sat down on her bed with Ryku, and opened it gently so the paper didn't tear. It was written in her beautiful writing, but seeing as it's hers there was no doubt that it wouldn't be. "Read it." Ryku said, i nodded and we before read the small will.

Will for Miya Hyton

If you are reading this, i am gone, though i know only my beloved children will find this...

Ryku...Now that both me and you father are gone, i know you'll take very good care of your sister. Though i don't need to tell you, please keep her safe, you and her are the only ones left now, so take care of eachother.

Shaya...My baby girl, please listen to your brother. Now that i'm gone, you have to carry on your dream without me, but i know you can do it! Just don't give up, and never stop trying.

Remember, you two have to help eachother through this, things'll get tough, but i know you can make it. I expect that you'll be better then most siblings and not shut eachother out, alright? Sweeties, we may be gone, but me and your dad will never leave you, just don't forget and we'll always be there.

Any of mine or your dad's things that you want to keep is yours. Though there are certain things i want you two to have. Ryku, your father wanted to leave you his old guitar and music books.

Shaya, i'm leaving my jewlery box to you, please don't give away our family's treasure, for the treasures of the women in our family lie in that box.

Be good my babies...

By the time i was done reading, tears ran down my face, Ryku was crying as well. I set the will down and walked to her vanity which is where she kept her jewlery box, while mine was silver, hers was a beauitful gold, shining even after years of use. "Shaya...Are you okay?" Ryku asked, i nodded a little, wiping the tears from my eyes so i could read the engravment on the box. "Treasure chest...hehe...Just like mom..." I mumbled to myself, Ryku put a hand on my shoulder, getting me to turn to him. "I'm going to get the other boxes alright? you start going through some of her things." I nodded as he left the room, i barely took a step before he was back though.

Carefully grabbing the golden box, i placed it down in one of the boxes, Ryku was putting dad's guitar in one of his boxes. So i went through my mother's things, such as her clothes, a little of her light makeup, and i found a few books in her desk, which turned out to be a few journals that she filled out, i decided i'd want to read them later and slipped them in the box. Ryku told me to grab mom's photo albums, while i did that he grabbed what looked like our baby books, probably just so we didn't loose the memories. Once we were done, we had two more boxes each filled with some of our parents belongings, so in total that's about...12 boxes filled, 2 being things we kept around the house like photos, books and movies. Seeing as one of the boxes i was carrying was her clothes and the other being small things i carried them while Ryku carried his boxes out to where all the other ones were. He started taking the heavy ones and putting them in the trunk while i brought out the smaller less heavy ones and put them in the back seats, when we were done, all twelve boxes fit nicely in the car since about 4 of them were small, 5 were medium size and the last 2 were big.

After they were all packed away, we took one last look around the house, then left, finally off to Ryku's apartment that he got for us.

To Be Continued!